Gold

Kenny Wells, a prospector desperate for a lucky break, teams up with a similarly eager geologist and sets off on an amazing journey to find gold in the uncharted jungle of Indonesia. Getting the gold was hard but keeping it is even more difficult, sparking an adventure through the most powerful boardrooms of Wall Street.

Gold

Parental Guide

Compelling but uneven treasure-hunt tale has drinking, sex.

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Parents need to know that Gold was inspired loosely by a true story. It's about a fourth-generation gold prospector (Matthew McConaughey) who, along with an international geologist (Edgar Ramirez), strikes gold in the remote mountains of Indonesia. Despite McConaughey's star power, the drama seems unlikely to appeal to younger teens. There's a lot of strong language ("f--k," "s--t," "a--hole," etc.), as well as constant alcohol use and cigarette smoke. There's also a spattering of violence -- including an intense moment when a character is thrown off of a helicopter to his death -- and some passionate kissing and sex scenes with partial nudity (tops of breasts, backsides). Still, the movie will make audiences think about what it means to make your dreams come true at all costs.